Hunting Newbie!
#2
The best advice I can offer is to understand that hunters are conservationist; and no one loves animals more.
Pick up some camo gear & a pair of good boots and ask to tag a long...................that will go a long way !!!
I know no one that's born with that knowledge.
Don't forget to bring your camera.
Pick up some camo gear & a pair of good boots and ask to tag a long...................that will go a long way !!!
I know no one that's born with that knowledge.
Don't forget to bring your camera.
#3
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 10
Proper Gear
Thanks for the advice! I did what you said and mentioned I wanted to see what it was all about and he's already planning a trip! I also wanted to buy him something cool for letting me tag along. Any suggestions for the latest gadget?
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern WI
Posts: 853
Try your library (or Amazon.com) for books on "hunting basics" or "fishing basics". But truthfully, you cannot take a crash course and be up to speed with someone that has done this his whole life. Confess to him that you are new at this but are willing to learn.
#5
Just like MZS said, "... you cannot take a crash course and be up to speed with someone that has done this his whole life..." But the main part of hunting & camping comes naturally; A love for the outdoors; Everything else is figured out over time.
Good Luck! Its awesome you are so willing to jump into this!
-South
Good Luck! Its awesome you are so willing to jump into this!
-South
#6
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 10
Thanks, everyone!
He definitely knows I'm new at this (just bought my first pair of boots), but I definitely don't want to seem girly and fragile. I'll try anything and can rough it with the best of 'em.
I was thinking of buying him a new tent for his birthday and don't know the first thing. Any favorites?
He definitely knows I'm new at this (just bought my first pair of boots), but I definitely don't want to seem girly and fragile. I'll try anything and can rough it with the best of 'em.
I was thinking of buying him a new tent for his birthday and don't know the first thing. Any favorites?
#8
Go to www.bloodtrials.net and in the gear thread there is Tips,Tactics & Gear. Each month they have a outdoor tip, hunting tactic and a review on a peice of gear. You can join the site for free.
#9
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 10
We're taking a road trip from California to Texas... I've camped and fished, but the hunting aspect is new and let's just say my camping experiences have had a few comforts, so not the nitty gritty. I want to pick up a few gear items that make me hold my own a bit, and want to be supportive of his interests. I also know we're going fly fishing, so would it behoove me to show up with my own waders? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=288926
#10
The waders are nice as those are stocking foot and you need a set of wading shoes. I'd ask my host if I needed waders and if so also look at booted waders.
Each has their own place but I opt more for booted waders than stocking foot types.
Cabelas has womens waders too. You might also try Rogers Sporting goods on line.
JW
Each has their own place but I opt more for booted waders than stocking foot types.
Cabelas has womens waders too. You might also try Rogers Sporting goods on line.
JW